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Finding the Third Proportional to 62,670 and 135,726

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Solution

The third proportional to 62,670 and 135,726 is: 293,945.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,670 : 135,726 = 135,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,670/135,726 = 135,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,670x = 135,726 × 135,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,670x = 18,421,547,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,421,547,076/62,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,945.22

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